The twin wire skiff with the kind of performance many sailors dream about. Graduating from youth racing or stepping up from slower boats – this is the skiff class for all – men and women, young or not. Minimal weight and hull drag mean the rig doesn’t have to be enormous to develop awesome speeds. So the loads are manageable by both sexes and performance equalization ensures that mixed teams usually stand on the RS Racing Circuit podiums. And that leads to friends, parties and an intoxicating skiff racing lifestyle.
FEATURES
Sensational skiff racing
Incredible high-performance racing for men and women
User-friendly handling makes it possible for many
Superb Performance Equalisation System allows winners to be big or small
Exciting class with action and camaraderie on the RS Racing Circuit
Hull
Long and narrow on the waterline to reduce drag
Flared topsides give reserve buoyancy and forgiving handling
Cockpit design gives the helmsman a secure steering position while allowing run-through manoeuvres by experienced teams
Large gennaker chute forward of the jib tack for fast hoists with minimum loads
Incredibly light 62kg hull weight. Ready to sail the whole boat is a staggering 110kg light
High tech construction system uses the immensely strong RS epoxy foam sandwich system – with long competitive life
Foils
Lifting rudder for easy launching
Sophisticated GRP sandwich construction gives strong, light, high performance foils
Rig
The light all-up weight allows exceptional performance from a moderate size rig – making the RS800 the attainable skiff class
Carbon composite mast – ultra-light and the flexible top section delivers excellent gust response